- ANA, IHG to Create Japan's Top Hotel Group[Oct. 23, 2006]
On 23 October 2006, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced the signing of a hotel operating joint venture to create the leading hotel operating company in Japan, the world's second largest hotel market.
- Expanded Int'l Arrival Hall Opens at MEL[Oct. 26, 2006]
On October 26, Melbourne Lord Mayor Cr John So opened a major expansion of Melbourne Airport's international arrivals hall, a key part of the airport's half-billion AUD expansion program.
- Polynesian Blue to Celebrate 1st Birthday[Oct. 26, 2006]
Polynesian Blue is gearing up to celebrate its first birthday milestone and is sharing the success of its first twelve months with the launch of a super seat sale for flights between Sydney and Apia from October 26.
- Global Airport Impact Study Launched[Oct. 20, 2006]
Brisbane Airport and Queensland University of Technology have launched a world-first international research project into the relationship between airports and surrounding communities.
- Crashing Jet Bolt Like a 'Gunshot'[Oct. 18, 2006]
An elderly man with a heart condition was shocked when a bolt from a Boeing jet flying overhead plunged through the roof of his Sydney home.
- Japan Airlines Wins Two Top Awards[Oct. 20, 2006]
Japan Airlines (JAL) has been voted the 'Best North Asian Airline' by travel professionals in the 17th Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) Annual Travel Awards 2006. Additionally, the airline's business class, JAL Executive Class, was voted one of the best on trans-pacific routes by business travelers in the 9th Annual Conde Nast Traveler Business Travel Awards 2006.
- Air New Zealand Cuts Wool Outfits[Oct. 22, 2006]
Barely a year after Air New Zealand's glamorous launch of its new uniforms at Fashion Week, the airline has admitted the fine Merino wool fabric needs to go. And male cabin crew can breathe easy - they're getting a wider cut of trousers.
- Melbourne Airport CEO Receives Top Award[Oct. 18, 2006]
Melbourne Airport CEO and Launceston Airport Chairman Chris Barlow was last night named 'Australian Aviation Personality of the Year' at the 2006 Australian Airports Association (AAA) Awards.
- More CEOs for Aviation Outlook Summit[Oct. 18, 2006]
The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation is pleased to confirm a record number of Asia Pacific airline and airport CEOs have confirmed their attendance at the Aviation Outlook Summit on 9/10 November 2006 and CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner in Singapore. The Summit programme includes 8 hours of CEO panels - in a unique, powerpoint-free question and answer format.
- Virgin Blue Takes Out Int'l Marketing Award[Oct. 18, 2006]
Virgin Blue has taken out a prestigious award at the 2006 Marketing and Interactive Excellence (MIXX) Awards for its dynamic on-line campaign that was launched this year as part of the airline's move to complement its existing traditional press, TV and billboard advertising.